The sweeping vistas, rolling hills and majestic forests of America’s public lands have fueled wanderlust ... But they also hold a dual and dark legacy rooted in the forced removal and ...

Native American lands had been significantly reduced through a series of treaties, land cessions, and federal policies like the Dawes Act of 1887. The return restored tribal sovereignty over the area.

Reckon; The dual legacy of America’s public lands, places of natural beauty and historical injustice. Updated: ; Sep. 20, 2023, 1:42 p.m. | Published: Sep. 20, 2023 ...